About | photography

I am an artist with a Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts degree from Auckland, New Zealand.

Conceptual art photography is my passion. I am interested in photography as an art form and enjoy creating images that leave the viewer with something to think about and digest and maybe come back for another look. I am influenced by all types of contemporary art and enjoy learning about contemporary artists world wide.

My Images have been purchased by a number of private collectors including by Sir James Wallace.

After graduating I opened the "Studio 541" Gallery. This is now closed. If you have any queries regarding my website or Studio 541 please contact me on 027 6722776 or email me on sonja.gardien@gmail.com

" You don't take a photograph, you make it" - Ansel Adams-